Tag: Captain Marvel
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Gemma Chan: ‘Nothing will top the night I pole-danced with Celine Dion on a bus’
Starring in Crazy Rich Asians and Captain Marvel turned Gemma Chan into a household name. But it was not always so easy. She talks about giving up law, dealing with shyness and becoming Hollywood royaltyGemma Chan is nervous, as if she’s waiting for the dentist to perform a particularly painful extraction. We meet in a…
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‘White, male and brawny feels tired’: is this the age of feminist Marvel movies?
The idea of a female Thor and a bisexual Valkyrie have the Marvel fanboys in a state … but the franchise is just reflecting the way the world isCaptain Marvel may have ruled the box office this spring, but Avengers: Endgame was still Iron Man and Captain America’s show. So when female fans woke up…
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Mahershala Ali to Star in ‘Blade’ as Part of Marvel Studios’ Phase Four
In truly unexpected news from Marvel Studios’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, Mahershala Ali was announced as the new Blade, the half-vampire vampire killer previously played by Wesley Snipes in three films for New Line Cinema. When New Line opted not to produce more Blade films itself, the rights to the character reverted…
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The Morning Watch: ‘Captain Marvel’ VFX Breakdown, Penn Jillette Reviews Magic in Movies & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, watch a Captain Marvel VFX breakdown showing the…
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‘Bond 25’: How a New 007 Could Shake Up Daniel Craig’s Final Outing
Lashana Lynch as the new 007 in “Bond 25?” That’s the latest, wild speculation courtesy of The Daily Mail. But, as gimmicky as it seems at first blush, it’s just the kind of shake-up to be expected from director Cary Fukunaga (“Maniac”) and scribe Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who are doing their best to make Daniel Craig’s…
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Marvel Aims for Black Widow Prequel Film to Be the ‘Better Call Saul’ of the McU
Marvel Studios has yet to make its upcoming Black Widow standalone movie official, but every fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe knows it’s coming with a cast that includes franchise veteran Scarlett Johansson and newcomers Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, and O-t Fagbenle. Rumors have circulated for some time the Black Widow movie is…
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The Morning Watch: Creating Hala in ‘Captain Marvel’, Meet the Actors Behind Voices You Know & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, watch a visual effects breakdown showing the creation…
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Will Hollywood’s new youthifying tech keep old actors in work for ever?
From Samuel L Jackson to Will Smith, established stars are de-ageing in films – a trick that might not always benefit the industryHow old is Samuel L Jackson? How old is Michael Douglas? How old is Arnold Schwarzenegger? Looking at their movies these days, it is impossible to tell. All three have recently submitted to…
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The Morning Watch: ‘Captain Marvel’ VFX Wizardry, Ryan Reynolds is Dedicated to His Gin & More
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, see more of the visual effects magic that…
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‘Aladdin’ to Fly Past $500 Million at Global Box Office in 15 Days
Disney’s live-action remake of “Aladdin” has entered into a whole new world at the box office. On Thursday, the film will surpass the $500 million mark globally in just 15 days after taking in another $14.7 million worldwide on Wednesday.The film has made over $200 million at the domestic box office, putting it ahead of…